The Edge January/February 2026

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS

Beth Berry Advanced Turf Solutions Steve Bromell Pro Cutters Lawnscapes Nick Brummel, LIC Landscape Workshop, LLC Jennifer Burnett LandCare Dan Carrothers SiteOne Landscape Supply Ivan Giraldo Chair Pam Dooley , Plants Creative Landscapes Vice Chair Roscoe Klausing , LIC, Klausing Group, PBC

Landscape Technician Bootcamp Your complete guide to classroom and hands-on training for your crews. landscapeprofessionals.org/bootcamp

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Upcoming Events NALP EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA | JANUARY 12-15, 2026

Clean Scapes LP Claire Goldman R&R Landscaping Warren Gorowitz Hunter Industries David Hanny Virginia Green Angela Hieronimus

Immerse yourself in a transformative experience at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. Through compelling case studies, dynamic discussions, and insights from world renowned faculty, hone your strategic vision and sharpen leadership skills fit for the industry’s elite. landscapeprofessionals.org/Executive-Leadership-Program LEADERS FORUM SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA | FEBRUARY 4-7, 2026 Network with the industry’s most inspiring CEOs and senior executives at Leaders Forum, our annual executive-level conference. It’s a mix of leadership education and a deep dive into industry challenges and legislative and regulatory issues, with plenty of time to build and strengthen relationships. Powered by Aspire. landscapeprofessionals.org/leadersforum NATIONAL COLLEGIATE LANDSCAPE COMPETITION EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN | MARCH 18-21, 2026 The National Collegiate Landscape Competition is the top recruiting event of the year. Where else can you go to meet 750+ of the nation’s top college landscape and horticulture students? Get a booth at the career fair, network with industry, faculty and suppliers, support students and watch them showcase their skills in more than two dozen events. landscapeprofessionals.org/NCLC For more than 25 years, lawn care and landscape professionals have traveled across the country to donate their time and expertise to enhance the grounds at Arlington National Cemetery. Families and team members welcome. landscapeprofessionals.org/RR ELEVATE TAMPA, FLORIDA | NOVEMBER 8-11, 2026 Don’t miss NALP’s annual conference and expo, ELEVATE, at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida. With education touching on all facets of industry business and the best networking and peer-learning in the industry, this is the one event you and your team members really don’t want to miss. nalpelevate.org RENEWAL & REMEMBRANCE ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA | JULY 20, 2026

Blades of Green Jennifer Jorge King Green Chris Lee EarthWorks, Inc. Doug McDuff Landscape America Will Pereira Russell Landscape Group Tim Portland , LIC Yellowstone Landscape J.T. Price Landscape Workshop, LLC Teddy Russell Russell Landsape Group Brandon Sheppard Weed Man

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